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Paul Ecke-Central Elementary

185 Union St., Encinitas, CA, 92024

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1159 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary

185 Union St., Encinitas, CA, 92024

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1159 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Encinitas

About Paul Ecke-Central Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 63% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
583
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58.49%
Asian 1.37%
Hispanic 28.64%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 10.98%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
58.49%
Asian
1.37%
Hispanic
28.64%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
10.98%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 583
51.8%
302 Female
48.2%
281 Male

Student Population

583 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

2915 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Contact Information

Address

185 Union St., Encinitas, CA, 92024

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Phone

(760) 944-4323

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TOP 1159 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is scheduled for a major campus rebuild that is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed in late 2027 as part of a district facilities improvement plan. Local planning sessions throughout early 2025 gave families and staff a chance to provide input on design priorities and layout for the new buildings before final plans are finalized. The project comes after district leaders determined that aging sections of the campus need extensive renovation to better support learning spaces and safety, making this one of the most significant updates at the school in decades.

FAQ

Q1. How does Paul Ecke-Central Elementary help students get better at reading?

Ans. Teachers work with small groups and offer extra reading sessions so kids can improve at their own pace.

Q2. Does Paul Ecke-Central Elementary provide enrichment activities for students?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in art, music, STEM projects, and hands-on learning clubs during and after school.

Q3. How does Paul Ecke-Central Elementary support students learning a second language?

Ans. The school has a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for K-6 students to develop proficiency in English and Spanish.

Q4. Are there before or after-school care options?

Ans. Families have the option of utilizing programs like "Right at School" to provide before and after-school care, along with enrichment activities.

Q5. How does Paul Ecke-Central Elementary encourage students to explore science and technology?

Ans. Students can get involved in hands-on STEM projects, robotics clubs, and science experiments. Students take part in hands-on activities that make learning interesting and fun.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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